Mr. Ernest Pryor, Sr., age 100, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at his home in Pinetta, Fla. Mr. Pryor was born on Nov. 20, 1921 in Pinetta, Fla. to Mr. John Pryor and Mrs. Rubell Dukes Pryor. He was a lifelong resident of Madison, and a member of both Mt. Zion Church in Madison, Fla. and Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Tallahassee, Fla.
During his life, he helped build roads, worked in construction, farmed and was employed at Madison Metals and Kinsey Nursery. He enjoyed tending his garden - especially watermelons and corn, walking in the woods and fishing.
Mr. Pryor was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Emma Hinton Pryor; one son, Lewis W. Pryor; and one daughter, Leatha Franklin.
He is survived by his son, Ernest Pryor, Jr; three daughters: Theda Pryor, of Pinetta, Fla., Erna Pryor, of Pinetta, Fla., and Emma L. Brooks, of Pinetta, Fla.; one sister, Ruby Pryor, of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Sylvester Pryor (Ida), of Orlando, Fla.; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service is planned for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at Mt. Zion Cemetery #2, in Cherry Lake, Fla.
Beggs Funeral Home Madison, Florida, is assisting the family. You may leave condolences at www.beggsfuneral.com.